A career at Lombard Odier means working for a renowned global wealth and asset manager with a strong focus on sustainable investing. Lombard Odier is an innovative bank of choice for private and institutional clients with a history spanning over 225 years. We provide a comprehensive offering of discretionary and advisory portfolio management wealth services and custody. Our philosophy is to Rethink Everything and we have grown stronger through more than 40 financial crises by rethinking the world around us to provide a fresh investment perspective for our clients. With more than 200 professionals our Investment Solutions department is responsible for providing sophisticated and customized investment proposals to our private clients. We are looking for a Credit Research Analyst specialized in Emerging Markets.
As a Credit Analyst for Emerging Markets you will be a cornerstone in the bond investment decision-making process for our clients and advisory teams. You will have the opportunity to significantly influence the research coverage process for Emerging Markets and gain experience advising sophisticated international clients and related advisors.
Your mission includes:
* Providing independent meaningful and accurate credit analysis of emerging market financials and corporates under assigned coverage.
* Assessing the creditworthiness and financial condition of emerging market corporates by analyzing financial statements rating agency reports and other relevant data.
* Monitoring and analyzing quarterly results of covered companies.
Research and Reporting includes:
* Regularly publishing comprehensive research reports on the issuers covered.
* Issuing recommendations on corporate Eurobonds within active coverage based on fundamental credit assessment and relative value considerations.
* Preparing presentations and reports related to your coverage.
* Maintaining coverage scope according to client needs and market conditions.
Collaboration includes:
* Supporting front desks such as investment advisors and relationship managers to enhance investment strategies.
* Collaborating with discretionary mandates portfolio managers in constructing and managing portfolios by providing timely credit insights and recommendations.
* Providing bottom-up input on coverage related topics to fixed income strategists.
* Collaborating with other analysts and investment professionals to enhance risk management practices.
Client Interaction includes:
* Presenting credit analyses and investment ideas to clients and internal stakeholders.
* Responding to client inquiries regarding credit risk and investment opportunities in emerging markets.
Compliance and Risk Management includes:
* Ensuring compliance with internal policies and regulatory requirements related to credit research and risk assessments.
* Contributing to the development of risk management frameworks and strategies within the team.
Your profile should include:
* A Master's degree in finance or business administration or equivalent.
* CFA or equivalent post-graduate education is a strong plus.
* 8+ years of experience covering Emerging Markets corporates in Credit Research rating agencies buy-side sell-side desk analyst or Asset Management.
* Experience in Emerging Market Sovereigns would be a plus.
* Strong understanding of financial modeling credit risk assessment and valuation techniques.
* Strong analytical skills with a detail-oriented mindset and a commitment to accuracy.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present complex information clearly and concisely.
* Proficiency in Excel Power Point and financial software e.g. Bloomberg.
* Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
* Fluent in English German French or another language would be an asset.
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